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Clam vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Clam and Star anise

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Star anise has more Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4120% higher.
  • Star anise contains 75 times less Sodium than Clam. Clam contains 1202mg of Sodium, while Star anise contains 16mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Spices, anise seed.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Selenium +1180%
Contains more Calcium +602.2%
Contains more Iron +1215.3%
Contains more Magnesium +844.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +129.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +94.1%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Manganese +130%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Selenium +1180%
Contains more Calcium +602.2%
Contains more Iron +1215.3%
Contains more Magnesium +844.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +129.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +94.1%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Manganese +130%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Clam
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Contains more Vitamin A +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.9%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +490.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.9%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +490.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Water +567.1%
Contains more Fats +715.4%
Contains more Carbs +875%
Contains more Other +86.1%
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Water +567.1%
Contains more Fats +715.4%
Contains more Carbs +875%
Contains more Other +86.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5586%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.7%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5586%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Star anise
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 25.55g 17.6g Clam
Fats 1.95g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 5.13g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 148kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fiber 0g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 92mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 2.81mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 18mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 338mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 628mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 1202mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 2.73mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.688mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 1mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 64µg 5µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 311IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 16µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 21mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.29mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 3.06mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 29µg 10µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.586g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Star anise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1063%
Clam
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 1186mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.398g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/nutrients
  2. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.